The New Liberal Podcast The Right Wing Media Takeover ft. Matt Gertz
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Oct 10, 2025 Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, dives into the alarming rise of right-wing media influenced by Trump-aligned billionaires. He discusses how economic pressures lead to media takeovers, and details the shift of major outlets like CBS and CNN towards conservative priorities. Gertz explains the implications of billionaire purchases versus private equity cuts and outlines strategies that shape editorial direction. With a focus on social media's evolving landscape, he highlights risks of biased algorithms favoring right-wing content.
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Insider Example From The Washington Post
- Matt's wife worked at the Washington Post for 11 years before taking a buyout amid changes.
- That experience illustrates internal upheaval following ownership shifts.
From Parallel Media To Institutional Capture
- The conservative movement built parallel media institutions and now seeks to capture mainstream ones.
- Phase zero created Fox and think tanks; phase one targets mainstream institutions.
Ellison Family As Major Media Player
- Larry Ellison's Skydance buys and reported CNN interest consolidate power under a pro-Trump billionaire.
- David Ellison earned public praise from Donald Trump as a likely ally for CBS News changes.